Bright Future Group for People with Disabilities
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Bright Future Group for People with Disabilities - non-profit organization
of people with mobility impairments, who work as volunteers for people with disabilities in Vietnam. Established in 1988 by Hanoi
former students and based in Vietnam
.
In 1995, the Bright Future Group became a member of the Society of Support for Hanoi Handicapped and Orphans (SSHHO). It is also a member of the Vietnam Association for Rehabilitation (VINAREHA).
The activities of the Group include two major projects on vocational training in computer
technology and English language study for people with disabilities.
The declared objectives of the Bright Future Group:
In 2003, the Group took part in initiated by UN Volunteers Vietnam joint celebration of World AIDS Day
(WAD), International Day of Disabled Persons
(IDD), and International Volunteer Day
(IVD) held in Hanoi
.
The project "Independent living center for people with disabilities" was opened by the Group in Hanoi in 2009.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
of people with mobility impairments, who work as volunteers for people with disabilities in Vietnam. Established in 1988 by Hanoi
Hanoi
Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
former students and based in Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
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In 1995, the Bright Future Group became a member of the Society of Support for Hanoi Handicapped and Orphans (SSHHO). It is also a member of the Vietnam Association for Rehabilitation (VINAREHA).
The activities of the Group include two major projects on vocational training in computer
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
technology and English language study for people with disabilities.
The declared objectives of the Bright Future Group:
- To encourage people with disabilities to lead independent lives, not to be a burden on their families and society, to foster their well-being, and to work towards removing prejudice and negative attitudes in society;
- To create opportunities for employment of people with disabilities, by providing vocational training in such areas as computer and foreign language skills;
- To create a positive environment in society which allows people with disabilities to participate in and contribute to community activities and the growth and development of the society;
- To provide and exchange information to encourage society to create a barrier-free environment to promote the integration of people with disabilities into the community.
In 2003, the Group took part in initiated by UN Volunteers Vietnam joint celebration of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995, the President of the United States has made an...
(WAD), International Day of Disabled Persons
International Day of Disabled Persons
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been celebrated with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support...
(IDD), and International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day - is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985.The declared aim of this activity is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness on their contribution to society...
(IVD) held in Hanoi
Hanoi
Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
.
The project "Independent living center for people with disabilities" was opened by the Group in Hanoi in 2009.